M5lp 0910 10 Z 2009 Nmra Atco New Jersey Front View

Donnie Burton felt the frustration of losing a race and hurting an engine in his final-round matchup with Yanni Papakasmos. "It blew up," says Don. "This engine was brand-new when I got here." Despite the setback, he is looking forward to putting together a strong "back four" (the last four events are part of NMRA's new "chase" points format that will determine class champions), as his sights are set on winning the Super Street Outlaw championship for 2009.